Spread of the Jama‘at — Essence of Islam Vol. 4

14 Sep, 2026 Essence of Islam 0

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In this discourse from Essence of Islam (Volume 4), Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (AS), the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, expounds upon Spread of the Jama‘at, presenting profound spiritual insights and scriptural verities.

Book Series: Essence of Islam (Volume 4)
Author: Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian (AS)
Section: Part 5: Propagation, Establishment of a Holy Jama’at, and Instructions
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Propagation, Establishment of a Holy Jama‘at, and Instructions disciplines nor to any purposeless repetition of formulas. What they possessed was something very different: they were wholly committed to obedience of the Holy Prophetsa. The light that was in him passed through the duct of obedience and fell upon the hearts of his Companionsra and wiped out all thoughts of everything beside Allah. Their bosoms were filled with light in place of darkness. Remember well that the same is the situation today. You cannot be purified until the light which comes through the Divine duct falls upon your hearts. The human bosom is the place of descent of Divine light; that is why it is called the House of Allah. The grand design is that the idols that fill it should be broken and Allah alone should dwell in it.
[Malfuzat, vol. 1, pp. 187-188]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 4, p. 271]

Although our Jama‘at has not yet spread in large numbers in different parts of the world, my followers are to be found in many places, from Peshawar to Bombay, Calcutta, Hyderabad Deccan, and even in Arab countries. This Jama‘at initially spread and increased in the Punjab and now I find that it is progressing in most parts of India. Its membership is composed more of learned people and less of others…..The grace and power of God Almighty have frustrated the plans of Maulavis and has increased our Jama‘at in an extraordinary way and is increasing it continuously. In this Jama‘at will be found largely people who are disposed to virtue, fear God, show compassion for mankind and strive heart and soul for the success of the faith. Their hearts are filled with the greatness of God Almighty; they are sensible and intelligent; they are men of high resolve, and have true love for God and His Messengersa. I perceive that it is the Divine design to foster this Jama‘at and to bless it and to bring into it fortunate people from the ends of the earth.
[Kitab-ul-Bariyyah, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 13, pp. 204-205, footnote]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 4, p. 271]

Resemblance of the Jama‘at to the Companions of the Holy Prophetsa Just consider whether, during the last thirteen hundred years, anyone has experienced a time which is so similar to the time of the Holy Prophetsa. Our Jama‘at, which has been established in this age, resembles in many respects the Companionsra of the Holy Prophetsa. Our people witness miracles and signs such as the Companionsra witnessed and gain light and certainty from fresh heavenly signs and support as the Companionsra did. They endure, in the cause of Allah, the mockery and derision and reproaches of people, and bear persecution and boycotts, just as the Companionsra endured. They lead pure lives helped by clear heavenly signs and supports and wise teachings, as did the Companionsra. There are many among them who weep during their Prayers as the Companionsra wept—so profusely that their places of prostration were dampened. Many of them see true dreams and
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 4]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 4, p. 272]

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